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Centara Reserve SamuivsStella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Centara Reserve SamuiStella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
Overall
9.0
8.9
Beach
8.8
6.8
Food
8.8
8.4
Service
9.1
9.1
Rooms
9.0
9.1
Luxury
9.1
9.0
Value
8.0
7.5
Romance
8.9
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Overall Score | 8.9 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.6 (2,079) | Google Rating | 4.8 (1,850) (better) |
| From $166 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 25 min |
All Scores
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 6.8 |
| (better)8.8 | Food | 8.4 |
| 9.1 | Service | 9.1 |
| 9.0 | Rooms | 9.1 (better) |
| 9.0 | Pools | 9.7 (better) |
| (better)9.1 | Luxury | 9.0 |
| (better)8.0 | Value | 7.5 |
| 7.4 | Family | – |
| 8.9 | Romance | 9.5 (better) |
| (better)8.2 | Nightlife | 7.4 |
| 7.6 | Quiet | 8.7 (better) |
| (better)8.7 | Wellness | 8.5 |
| 7.8 | Remote work | 8.0 (better) |
Of the 14 measures we call, Centara Reserve Samui leads on 8 and Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa leads on 6.
Vibes
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
Centara Reserve Samui
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from USM
Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 8 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Swim-up suites
Pros · Centara Reserve Samui
- Official meal-plan evidence
- Luxury Chaweng Beach setting
- Excellent rooms and pool options
- Walkable dining and nightlife
Pros · Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- Spectacular lagoon-pool design.
- Strong adults-only honeymoon atmosphere.
- Wide range of swim-up, overwater and private-pool rooms.
- Good service and food sentiment.
Cons · Centara Reserve Samui
- All-inclusive is optional and rule-based
- No clear kids-club evidence
- Busy beach context
- Exact main-entrance coordinate needs manual confirmation
Cons · Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- Not beachfront.
- All-inclusive dining rules are more limited than many guests expect.
- À la carte access can depend on rate or room type.
- Privacy varies by room position around the lagoon.
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